Cool Elegance 7005-1 is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DDEEEA, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bay Breeze from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DDEEEA · 7005-1
Cool Elegance
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cool Elegance Technical Profile
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Cool Elegance in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cool Elegance in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCool Elegance
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBay Breeze
Bay Breeze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Drifting Tide
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Waterscape
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue Bonnet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Arctic Flow
Behr
Nearly identical
Faint Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mist of Green
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bisque .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Blue Horizon
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dreamy Heaven
Kilz
Very similar
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool Elegance
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Elegance
#DDEEEA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A3AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Elegance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool Elegance Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Cool Elegance.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cool Elegance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Elegance have?
Cool Elegance by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cool Elegance in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Elegance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Elegance are Bay Breeze by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Drifting Tide by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Blue Green Gem by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cool Elegance's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cool Elegance?
Cool Elegance has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cool Elegance's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.